1511 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	15th century – 16th century – 17th century
Decades:	1480s 1490s 1500s – 1510s – 1520s 1530s 1540s
Years:	1508 1509 1510 – 1511 – 1512 1513 1514

The year 1511 was a time of important events and the birth of famous people. It was a year when explorers were still discovering new lands and powerful leaders shaped the world.

Important Events of 1511
- Portugal Captures Malacca
- Other Key Events
People Born in 1511
- Giorgio Vasari: Artist and Writer
- Other Notable Births
People Who Died in 1511
- Important Scholars and Leaders
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Important Events of 1511

Portugal Captures Malacca

In August 1511, a big event happened in Southeast Asia. The Portuguese forces, led by Afonso de Albuquerque, captured the city of Malacca. Malacca was a very important trading port at the time. It was like a busy highway for ships carrying spices and other goods between Asia and Europe. Taking control of Malacca helped Portugal become even more powerful in trade.

The capture of Malacca by Portuguese forces in August 1511.

Other Key Events

On February 11, a small earthquake happened in Ljubljana, which is now the capital of Slovenia.
In April, the Holy League was formed. This was a group of powerful European countries, including the Papal States, Spain, and the Republic of Venice. They joined together to fight against France. This shows how complicated politics were in Europe back then.
On July 2, the Şahkulu Rebellion ended. This was a revolt in the Ottoman Empire led by a person named Şahkulu.

People Born in 1511

Giorgio Vasari: Artist and Writer

Giorgio Vasari, a famous artist and writer.

On February 8, Giorgio Vasari was born in Italy. He grew up to be a very famous painter and architect. He also wrote an important book called Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects. This book tells us a lot about the lives and works of many Renaissance artists. It's still a great source of information for art historians today!

Other Notable Births

Michael Servetus (born around September 29) was a Spanish doctor and thinker. He was known for his ideas about medicine and religion.
Dorothea of Saxe-Lauenburg (born June 29) became the Queen of Denmark and Norway. She was married to King Christian III of Denmark.

People Who Died in 1511

Important Scholars and Leaders

Many interesting people passed away in 1511.

On January 9, Demetrios Chalkokondyles, a Greek scholar, died. He was important for helping to bring ancient Greek writings back to Europe.
Ahmad ibn Abi Jum'ah, an Islamic scholar, passed away on June 6. He wrote an important religious ruling called the Oran fatwa.
On August 2, Andrew Barton, a Scottish naval leader, died. He was known as a privateer, which was like a government-approved pirate!
Ashikaga Yoshizumi, a Japanese shogun, died on September 6. A shogun was a powerful military ruler in Japan.
Nicolás de Ovando, a Spanish soldier and governor, died sometime in 1511. He was an early governor of Hispaniola, an island in the Caribbean.
Diego de Nicuesa, another Spanish explorer and conqueror, also died this year. He explored parts of Central America.
Matthias Ringmann, a German mapmaker, passed away. He helped create one of the first maps to use the name "America" for the new continent.